Energy Markets
Oil prices fall as OPEC+ increases output in September
The oil price fell to its lowest level in a week after OPEC+ agreed on a large increase in production in September. However, traders remained cautious about further sanctions against Russia. Brent crude futures dropped $1.17 or 1.7% to $68.50 per barrel at 1127 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate Crude fell $1.26 or 1.9% to $66.07 Both contracts fell by about $2 each on Friday. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC+) and its allies agreed to increase oil production in September by 547,000 barrels a day. The latest in an accelerated series of output increases to capture market...